Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 3718, Isaac Fowler, New York R.I.

SERVICE
NUMBER
New York R. 2
Fowler, Isaac Susan
R 3718 B.L.Wt 56785-160-55
CONTENTS
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2 Asst. Secy of Commerce Feb. 6, 1844
March 25 th 1885
Act Mar 3/53
16 yrs 8 mo 20 days Susan Morland Wid of Isaac Morland pinks
Joseph Weller & George Gilmore Col Lewis Van Voast W. H. Mill
Rev War.
Di. 160 Ag, Feb. 24/15 Feb 23 1886 W. H. [unclear]
M. E. W. Clapp Forest Station Vol. H. 110. 5
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116.114 - Act March 3/55 May 3/55
Ex E. W. Clapp 15/56
Isaac Bunker
Revolutionary War
18 June 22 - 1819
Ad. Hollis May 23 70 Ad. Hollis
E. W. Clapp East Salem Washington Co - N.H.

✓ 31.919
Albany New York
Isaac Fowler
Washington Co. in the State of N.Y. who was a Private in the Comp. commanded by Captain Bates of the Regt. commanded by Col. Dyer in the R. Island campaign
scribed on the Roll of Albany N.Y. the rate of 20 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 18 th day of Feb y 1832 sent to Andrew Follett Pittsburgh New York
Arrears to the 14th of Feb y 1841 $210.00 Semi-annual allowance ending March 42 10.00
$ 220.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
by W. Addison Clerk, Vol. 4 Page 23
E 2 V 2 4 page 23
Let to Andrew Follett
aug. 18. 42,
Let to him June 30. 45
T. Lumpkin
July 20/52
See Int. Feb 4/53
Dr. T. Lumpkin,
Jan 13/53
60 ap 1830
2

Isaac Lewis's application for a Pension — 7692
adad Emapri 20 H
Andrew Follen est. Lansingburgh N.Y.

State of New York } Washington County } On this 20th 28 th day of August in the year 1832 personally appeared in open Court before the John Willard, Charles F. Ingersoll & Benjamin F. Shriver the
Court of Common Pleas of the County of Washing- ton & State of New York, now sitting Isaac Fowler a resident of the town of White Creek in the County & State aforesaid, aged 75 years who being first duly sworn according to Law, doth, on his oath, make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress, passed June 7, 1832
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers, and served as herein stated. That in July or August of the year 1776 he was ordered out in a Company of the militia of the State of Rhode Island commanded by Capt John Brown. He entered upon duty in said Company at the same time, at North Kingston in Rhode Island, & in the vicinity of the town of Rhode Island. That the British shipping lay in the harbor at that place. That there was no general engagement while he was there, though there was considerable firing, back & forth, and the British landed one night, and fired upon our troops who returned the fire, & there was considerable skirmishing that night & day. & That the next day after they landed, the British sailed from that place; That he served in said Company at that time under said Captain thereafter four months, according to his best recollection at the expiration of which term in October or November in that year, he volunteered a minute man in a Company commanded by Captain George W Babcock & served in his Company one year from that time, at Rhode

Island. Boston neck & North Kingston & other places along the shore of Rhode Island guarding the coast from the depredations of the enemy. Some times at one place & some times at another as Circumstances seemed to require - at the expiration of that year service he engaged for one month longer, to serve as waiter to Col. for Major Thomas Clark & served at that place and month as such waiter, and left the service until the August following when he was drafted as a militia man & served under Captain Jonathan Bates in Colonel Dyers Regiment at Rhode Island for the term of one month. At the expiration of which time he removed from North Kingston where he resided, to Canoebridge where he now resides which town is now called White Creek, and in October following he was drafted in the militia of the State of New York & served under Capt French, in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Ashton at Parners town in said State, at the place now called Northumberland in the County of Saratoga, & State of New York for the term of one month, when he returned home. That he was born in South Kingston Rhode Island in June 1757. has no Record of his age. during the time of his service in the State of Rhode Island his residence was at North Kingston, & since the Revolution he has lived where he now resides. he never received a discharge from the service That Benjamin Justin, Austin Wells, Daniel Wells & many others who know him in his present neighborhood can testify to his character for veracity & their belief of his services as a soldier of the Revolution. That he knows of no person

by whom he can prove his service, except the affidavits herewith annexed & he has no documentary evidence, and that he was actually engaged in service under the above named officer as a Revolutionary Soldier during the full term of one year and seven months according to his best Recollection, and he was not attached to the Continental Army except at the time General Sullivan was at Rhode Island when his Company was attached to the army under his command as herein after stated. He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension, or annuity  except the present and declares that his name is not on the pension Roll of the agency of any State. And the said Isaac Fowler further saith, that he served at Rhode Island one month in Captain Jonathan Bates Company in Col. Dyer Regiment in the year 1778 at the time General Sullivan commanded the army there, and that he was drafted, which according to his best recollection was in the month of August of that year. And that Abel Fowler who has subscribed & sworn to the following affidavit is, in consequence of Badly in- firmity unable to be brought to this Court to make oath to the services of him the said Isaac
Sworn & Subscribed this day and year aforesaid J. S. Leight C.M.
Isaac Fowler

State of New York § Washington County } ss Abel Fowler of the town of White Creek in said County, being duly sworn before Benjamin F Skinner a Judge of the Court of Common Pleas of said County, deposes & saith that he is a Brother of Isaac Fowler who has signed & is named in  deposes to the foregoing declaration, that he believes him to be 75 years of age, and that during the Revolutionary War he this deponent resided at the town of Exeter in the State of Rhode Island, within five miles of Rhode Island and North Kingston, otherwise called Tiver- -ton. That he knows that his Brother Isaac Fowler named in said declaration, at the time the British were in the part of Rhode Island, was called into the service in a Company of militia Command- -ed by Capt. John Brown and that he served under said Captain at Rhode Island, North Kingston & Tiverton and that he also knows & recollects that the said Isaac Fowler, after having served four months as above stated under Capt. Brown volunteered & served under Captain George W Babcock as a minute man for & during the year following, at the places above stated, and at Boston Neck & along the East of Rhode Island as he the said Isaac has set forth in his said declaration, and that he this deponent during a part of said time served with said Isaac in said Company & often saw him in the performance of duty, before he entered the service & often he this deponent left the same, That he well recollects the services of the said Isaac at the places aforesaid & under the officers aforesaid for the term of one year & four months, and

and he also recollects that General Sullivan was in Command at Rhode Island, during a part of the time said Isaac served there, and this deponent further saith that he has no knowledge of the resi- dence of the service of the said Isaac mentioned in the said declaration, but he has always understood and believes that the said Isaac did serve the whole time by him stated in said declaration as a soldier of the Revolution, and that he this deponent from bodily infirmity is wholly un- able to attend Court to make oath to this affi- -avit.
Subscribed under oath
R. Bickel Forster
This 25 th day of August 1882
Before me B. S. Pierson Judge of Wash. Co. Ct.
We Austin Wells residing in the town of White Creek in said County of Washington and Luther J. Howe residing in the same place hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Isaac Funder  Isaac Funder who has sub- scribed & sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be 75 years of age that he is respected & beloved in the neigh- -borhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the Revolution & that we concur in that opinion.
Luther J. Howe Austin Wells,
Sworn in open Court this 28 th day of August 1882
J. S. Leigh Clk

State of New York Washington County ss George Fowler of the town of Salem in the County aforesaid being duly sworn with that Isaac Fowler named in the foregoing Declaration is his Brother, that he is 75 years of age, and that he this deponent served in the war of the Revolution, during the time specified by said Isaac Fowler in said Declaration and that he well recalls that said Isaac performed all the services by him in said Declaration specified, under the officer & in the place & at the times therein specified, and that he this deponent served in the same Company with said Isaac during the year said Isaac served as a minute man as is specified in said Declaration & well recalls the names of the officers by said Isaac named as aforesaid,
Sworn in Open Court this 28 th day of Augt. 1832. J. S. Leigh Clerk
George Fowler
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter, and putting the interrogatories presented by the said deponent = next that the above applicant was a Revolution- = ary Soldier & served as he states and the Court further Certifies that it appears to them that Luther J. Howe & Austin Wells who have signed the preceding Certificate reside in the town of White Creek and are both credible persons & that their state- = ment is entitled to Credit, and that it appears to them that said Fowler who made the foregoing affidavit is in consequence of Badly infirmity

unable to attend Court to make oath to the same and that he & the said George Fowler are credible persons
I Jesse S Leigh Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of the County of Washington do hereby Certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the same application of Isaac Fowler for a pension
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal of office the 28th day of August 1832
J. S. Leigh Ck

116.114
Claim of
Isaac Fowler
TO BOUNTY LAND.
ACT OF MARCH 3, 1855.
War of Revolution

BOUNTY LAND CLAIM. FORM OF DECLARATION FOR SURVIVING OFFICER OR SOLDIER.
STATE OF New York COUNTY OF Washington } ss.
On this Sixteenth day of April A. D. one thousand eight hundred and fifty five personally appeared before me, Ephraim W. Clapp a Sister of the Peace duly authorized to administer oaths within and for the County and State aforesaid, Isaac Fowler aged Ninety Eight years, a resident of White Creek Washington in the State of New York who being duly sworn according to law, declares that he is the identical Isaac Fowler who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain  Revolutionary War is entitled to Receive  Twenty Dollars per annum  commencing on the 4th of  March, 1831 and payable semi-annually on the 4th of March  18th  of September , in every year. — Recorded in the Pension office in Book 62 Vol. H Page 23  and refers to the above to show his  Right to Bounty land for the term of  under act 3rd of March 1855  and continued in actual service in said war for about the term of  and was honorably discharged at  on the  on account of  as will appear by the muster rolls of said Company.
He makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the bounty land to which he may be entitled under the "act granting additional bounty land to certain officers and soldiers who have been engaged in the military service of the United States," approved March 3, 1855. And refers to his former declaration made under act of  upon which he obtained a Land Warrant No.  for acres, which he having legally transferred and disposed of, is not within his power now to return.
He further declares that he has not received a warrant for bounty land under any other act of Congress, nor made any application therefor, than the one above referred to, under act of  Except this Application  upon which he obtained the said Land Warrant No.  for One Hundred and sixty acres, and the one now presented.
Isaac Fowler his mark X
Sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year above written; and I hereby certify that I believe the said Isaac Fowler who signed and executed the above declaration, and is now present to be the identical man who served as aforesaid, and that he is of the age above stated, and that I have no interest in said claim.
E. W. Clapp J. P.
STATE OF New York COUNTY OF Washington } ss:
Personally appeared S. Demming Pratt and Christopher Burdick citizens of the said County and State aforesaid, who being duly sworn, depose and say that they are personally acquainted with Isaac Fowler and that he is the person now present who signs and executes the within declaration. by affixing his mark there to
S. D. Pratt Christopher Burdick
Sworn to and subscribed before me this Sixteenth day of April A. D. 1855; and I certify that the said S. Demming Pratt and Christopher Burdick are credible and respectable citizens.
E. W. Clapp J. P.

STATE OF New York COUNTY OF Washington } ss.
I hereby certify that E. W. Clapp Esq., before whom the within declaration and affidavit, were made and executed, and who has thereunto subscribed his name, was at the time of so doing a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid, duly commissioned, and sworn, and that his signature thereto is genuine.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto signed my name and affixed the seal of
the _____ for the County aforesaid, this 21 st day of April 185 5
N. B. Mallin Clerk.

BOUNTY LAND.
ACT OF MARCH 3, 1855.
Mrs. Susan Fowler
Widow of
Isaac Fowler.

BOUNTY LAND CLAIM.
FORM OF DECLARATION FOR WIDOW OF A DECEASED OFFICER OR SOLDIER.
STATE OF New York } ss. COUNTY OF Washington }
On this first day of May A. D., one thousand eight hundred and fifty six personally appeared before me, a Sister of the Poor within and for the County and State aforesaid, Susan Fowler aged seventy one years a resident of White Creek Washington Co in the State of New York who being duly sworn according to law, declares, that she is the widow of the late Isaac Fowler , deceased, who was a Private Soldier in the company commanded by Captain's Joseph Wells, & George Gilmore in the Regiment of Lewis & Militia commanded by Col Lewis Van Noort in the War of Revolution . That her said husband joined said service at Cambridge Washington Co on or about the day of August A. D., 1779 for the term of indefinite service and continued in actual service in said war for the term of about fifteen days and then  Refers to the Comptroller's Certificate on the here with sent.
She further states that she was married to the said Isaac Fowler in (then) Cambridge County of Washington on the first day of March A. D. 1806 by one Oldus Goss a Minister of Gospel and that her name before her said marriage was Susan Baker that her said husband died at White Creek Washington Co on the Sixteenth day of April A. D., 1856 , and that she is now a widow at the date of executing this her declaration, and having obtained a Bounty Land warrant under act of  for acres, No. which she has legally transferred and disposed of, and not within her power to return, she refers to said declaration for evidence of her husband's service, and her marriage, also. That her husband had made Application for Bounty Land under Act of March 1855. which she wishes revoked, and this accepted in its stead.
She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the bounty land to which she may be entitled under act approved March 3d, 1855. She also declares that she has never received nor applied for Bounty Land under this, or any other act of Congress, except as above stated.
Susan Fowler
Sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year above written; and I certify that I believe the claimant to be the identical person she represents herself to be, and that I have no interest in said claim.
Herman K Sharpe Justice of the Peace
AFFIDAVIT OF TWO WITNESSES.
STATE OF New York } ss. COUNTY OF Washington }
On this first day of May A. D., one thousand eight hundred and fifty six personally appeared before me a Sister of the Poor within and for the County and State aforesaid Leonard Wells and William S. Bennett  both residents of the State of New York and County of Washington who being duly sworn according to law, declare that they are personally and well acquainted with Mrs. Susan Fowler who saw her sign her name (or made her mark) to the foregoing declaration, that they know her to be the identical person therein represented, and that she is now a widow; and they swear they are disinterested witnesses.
Leonard Wells William S. Bennett
Sworn to and subscribed before me this first day of May A. D. 1856; and I certify that the said Leonard Wells and William S. Bennett are credible and respectable citizens.
Herman K Sharpe J. P.

STATE OF New York } COUNTY OF Washington } ss,
I, N B Milliman Clerk of the County Court, in and for the County and State above mentioned, do hereby certify, that Herman K Sharpe whose genuine signature appears to the foregoing declaration and affidavit, is, and was at the time of signing the same, a Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, duly commissioned and sworn; that all his official acts as such are entitled to full faith and credit; and that the aforesaid County Court, is a Court of Record, having general jurisdiction.
GIVEN under my hand and Seal of Office, at Albany  Albany this 10th  10th day of May A. D. 1856
Geo B Stern Dep Clk

United States of America State of New York County of Washington
ss;
DIED. In this town, on the 16th inst., Mr. ISAAC FOWLER, aged 101 years.
Be it known that before me, a Justice of the Peace, in and for the County aforesaid, duly authorized by law to administer oaths, personally appeared Susan Fowler, and made oath, in due form of law, that she is the Widow of Isaac Fowler, deceased, the identical person who was a pensioner, and is now dead, and to whom a certificate of pension was issued, which is herewith surrendered: That the deceased resided in White Creek, Washington County, State of New York for the space of Eighty years before his death, and that previous thereto he resided in the State of Rhode Island.
That she now makes this affidavit for the purpose of drawing a pension under the act of Congress for that purpose. That she has not intermarried, but continues to be a widow; that she now resides in White Creek, in the County of Washington, in the State of New York, and has resided there for the space of fifty years past; and that previous thereto she resided in Petersburg Rensselaer County N.Y.
Sworn to and subscribed this ) Susan her X Fowler, First day of May A.D. 1856 ) mark Herman K. Sharpe
STATE OF NEW-YORK WASHINGTON COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE, } ss.
I, NATHANIEL B. MILLIMAN, Clerk of said County, hereby certify that Herman K. Sharpe whose name is subscribed to the aff in writing hereto annexed, was, on the 1 st day of May 185 6 a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly qualified by law to act as such Justice and that I am well acquainted with the hand-writing of said Justice, and believe his signature subscribed thereto is genuine. WITNESS my hand and Official Seal this 13 day of May 185 6
Geo B. Stratton CLERK.

United States of America State of New York County of Washington
} ss;
DIED. In this town, on the 18th inst., Mr. ISAAC FOWLER, aged 101 years.
Be it known that before me, a Justice of the Peace, in and for the County aforesaid, duly authorized by law to administer Oaths, personally appeared Susan Fowler, and made Oath, in due form of law, that she is the Widow of Isaac Fowler, deceased, the identical person who was a pensioner, and is now dead, and to whom a certificate of pension was issued, which is herewith surrendered: That the deceased resided in White Creek, Washington County, State of New York for the space of Eighty years before his death, and that previous thereto he resided in the State of Rhode Island.
That she now makes this affidavit for the purpose of drawing a pension under the act of Congress for that purpose. That she has not intermarried, but continues to be a Widow; that she now resides in White Creek, in the County of Washington, in the State of New York, and has resided there for the space of fifty years past; and that previous thereto she resided in Petersburg Rensselaer County N.Y.
Sworn to and subscribed this First day of May A.D. 1856 before me in presence of E. M. Clapp
Susan her X Fowler mark Herman K. Sharpe Justice of the Peace

7692 Isaac Howler
P-40
5.14.16
Sept. 1. 1832 Nov 9 1832
Luther J Howe Cambridge N.Y.

7692
BRIEF in the case of Isaac Fowler of White Creek in the State of New York (Act 7th June, 1832.)
1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? open Court
2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?
3. How old is he? 75 years
4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed.
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days. As a Gen.     In 1776 July & August was ordered out Col John Brown   Volunteered served 1 4 Col Geo W Bates R   engaged to serve as waiter   for Maj Thomas Clarke & served 1 Jonathan Bates Col Dyer   was drafted and served 1 Col French Col Ashton   Batt following was dropped 1   scotch   was externally engaged in the service the full term of 1 year & 7 months Col Bates Col Dyer Brig   1778 served at Rhode Island  
5. In what battles was he engaged? none stated
6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? North Kingston R.I.
7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? living Witness - Abel Fowler  knows that declarant was called into service - defendant served part of the time with him - George Fowler well recollects declarant performing all the services specified by him -
8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect?
not authenticated
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
A Reintzel Examining Clerk.

In reply to your request for a statement of the military history of Isaac Fowler, N. Reg 3718 , a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his and widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Dec. 1776 4 mos Pri John Brown — R. I.   Apr 1777 1 year minute man Geo. W. Babcock — R. I.   1 mo Pri Major Thomas Clark Major Thomas Clark R. I.   July 1778 1 mo Pri Jonathan Bates Charles Dyer R. I.   Oct 1778 1 mo Pri French Ashton R. I.  
Battles engaged in, In Sullivan's Expedition
Residence of soldier at enlistment, North Kingston R. I.
Date of application for pension, Aug 28. 1832
Residence at date of application, White Creek, Washington Co. N. Y.
Age at date of application, born June, 1757 at South Kingston R. I.
Remarks: Wife Susan, Mother Abel & George
His claim was allowed but on Aug 6 1833 was suspended on the ground that the service alleged in Patent he did not render 6 mos continuous service, service in Babcock's Co of minute men being considered continuous and widow's claim was rejected on the same ground
Commissioner.

O. M. & M.
Q
Commissioner of Pensions Washington D. C.
JAN 10 1906
Dear Sir;
Will you kindly inform me in what company and regiment of the Revolutionary army, Isaac Fowler served; He lived at Eagle Bridge, Washington County, New York; Received a pension, and after his death in 1856, it

was received by his widow Susannah Fowler. Also state where the desired information may be found, giving volume and page. Thanking you in advance for your kindness I am sincerely yours
Miss E. M. Fish.
Eagle Bridge.
R. F. D. No. 1. New York.
1-6-'06.

G.M. H.
Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir;
Judging that you have not received my letter of Jan 6 th I write again, hoping to receive a reply at your earliest convenience. Will you kindly give me the military record of Isaac Fowler, who served in the Revolutionary

army; He lived at Eagle Bridge Washington County New York. Received a pension and after his death in 1856 it was given to his widow Susannah Fowler. Also state where the desired record may be found, giving volume and page. Thanking you in advance for your kindness, I am sincerely yours
Miss E. M. Fish Eagle Bridge New York
1-26-96.

Soldier states that under Capt. French and Col. Ashton he was in the New York militia - had moved to New York after service in Col. Dyer's reg't.

1906-Feb 12 History to Miss E.M. Fish. MBH
Acts of July 14, 1862, and March 3, 1873.
3718.
P. O. Susan Fowler
Service: see widow of Isaac
Enlisted: _____, 18
Discharged: _____, 18
REJECTED
Application filed: _____, 18
Alleges: _____ _____
Re-enlisted: _____ _____
Attorney: _____
P. O. _____
_____ _____
_____ Recognized. _____ Contract.
_____ Cert. of Dis. Searched for _____, 18

St. 785
Neo Aries

116114
Earl Warren June 31
Susan Fowler and Isaac
Bayton Office of the Attorney General
Washington D.C.
Con. Division
Sent this case to the Bureau for info. 10/17/54 no. 116.114 Parker

East Salem Ms. Jan 31 —
116112
Isaac Fowler Esq.
Office of the Interior Com. Pensions Washington D.C.
Don't this cover to the Commissioner before 10/17/52 no. 116.112 free

No Susan Fowler wid- ow of Isaac N York
El Rapp Dec 8 1856
3718
3 Feby 1853

New York
Revol
Isaac Fowler
Suspended
see letter to
Luther J. Howe
6. Aug. '33,
Andrew Hallett, Oct 15. '41
Do Do Dec 31. '41
Act 7. June '32

State of New York Washington County } ss I Jesse J. Leigh Clerk of the County of Washington, aforesaid. Do Certify that the annexed papers contain the original proceedings of the Court of Common Pleas in the matter of the application of Isaac Fowler for a per- =son. and I further Certify that Benjamin F. Skinner before whom the annexed affidavit of Abiel Fowler was sworn, was on the 25 th day of August 1832. when the same purports to have been sworn a Judge of the Court aforesaid; that I am acquainted with the hand writing of the said Judge & believe that his name subscribed to the said affidavit, and also the annexed Certificate of the Credibil- =ity of said Abiel Fowler, is the proper hand writing of the said Judge. And I further Certify that Josiah Durstun, before whom the annexed affidavit of Isaac Fowler purports to have been sworn was on the 28 th day of November 1832. a Justice of the Peace of the said County That I am acquainted with the hand writing of the said Justice and believe his name subscribed to said affidavit to be his own proper hand writing
In witness whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the Seal of the said County this 21 st day of Decem- ber one thousand eight hundred and thirty two
J. J. Leigh CLK

15 Personally appeared before me, the undersigned a Justice of the peace of the town of Cambridge in the County of Washington & State of New York Isaac Fawler who being duly sworn deposes and saith, that by reason of old age and the consequent loss of memory, he can not swear positively as to the precise length of his service but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades: For four months from the middle of July to the end of November A.D. 1776. I served as a private. For one year from the middle of November A.D. 1776 to the middle of November 1777 I served as a private soldier. For one month from the middle of November to the middle of December A.D. 1777. I served as a private soldier. For one month, from the 1st of August to the 1st of September A.D. 1778 I served as a private soldier. For one month, from the 15th of October to the 15th of November A.D. 1778 I served as a private soldier, in all not less than one year & seven months, and that he knows of no Clergyman who can testify to the belief in his neighborhood of his Revolutionary services.
Sworn this 28 th day of November 1832 before me. Josiah Comstock Justice of the Peace

State of New York Washington County
I Jesse S. Leigh Clerk of the said County of Washington. Certify that Josiah Durstun before whom the foregoing affidavit was sworn was on the 28th day of November 1832 a Justice of the peace of the town of Cambridge in the said County of Washington: that I am acquainted with the hand writing of the said Justice of the peace and believe his signature subscri- bed to said affidavit to be genuine.
And I further Certify that Benjamin F. Skinner whose name is subscribed to the following Certificate was on the 25th day of August 1832 a Judge of the County Courts of the said County of Wash- ington. and that his signature thereto is genuine.
In witness whereof I have caused the seal of the Court of Common Pleas of the said County to be affixed hereunto this day of December 1832

I Benjamin F Skinner a Judge of the Court of Common Pleas of the County of Washington & State of New York Certify that on the 25 th day of August 1832. Abiel Fowler a person to me well known, appeared before me & subscribed & swore to the annexed affidavit. and I further Certify that said Abiel Fowler from bodily infir- =ity was unable to appear in open Court to make said affidavit and that he is a person of Credibility, and his affidavit is entitled to Credit.
B. F. Skinner Judge of Wash. Co. Courts

Isaac Howles Act 1832
N.Y. roll allowed at $20.
Elisha Aldridge
W. D. ...
Act 1832
N.Y. ...
Ally.
Suspended
N.Y.

Pension Office April 17 th 1852.
Sir
In reply to your letter to the

Aug. 6, 1833.
Sir:
..... Upon reexamination of Isaac Fowler's papers, it is doubtful whether he intends to allege a continuous service in Babcock's Company of Minute Men. If he did so intend, it must be supported by direct and indirect proof, as there is no evidence before the Department that that Company was actually embodied and in the field for so long a term. His claim is also suspended. .....
Luther I. Howe.

Her husband applied for B Land under the Act of March 3 1833, & died before completing proof No 116,114.
160 acres. 56.785. 2 55

No Value
Plus M rs Fowler and Capt Babcock

Oct 12 1841
Isaac Fowler's Can.
J. Edwards Cope Com te of Observations Washington City
Isaac Fowler Esq

Lansingburgh Oct. 9 th 1841
Sir
Some time in 1832 I applied for a Pension the papers were sent by Luther J. How Esqr. of which I have received no satisfactory answer. I therefore wish the Department to write stating all the objections to its not being allowed. Please direct to Andrew Follet Esqr. Lansingburgh Rensselaer Co. N.Y. at the time of application I resided in Washington Co. N.Y.
I am Respectfully &c Isaac Fowler J s Andrew Follet.
J. L. Edwards Esqr. Com te of Pensions -

State of New York
Washington County ss. On this 9 th day of December Eighteen hundred and forty one. Personally appeared in open court, of Common Pleas. New Setting at Kingsbury in Said County, Isaac Fowler a resident of Whitefish in the County aforesaid and State of New York. Aged Eighty four years. Who being first duly sworn according to Law, Doth on his Oath, make the following, decla- -ration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7. 1832. that he entered the Service of the United States under the following named officers and served as herein stated - I first entered the Service in December 1776 in North Kingston State of Rhode Island, as a Volunteer for four months under Capt. John Brown, the reason I remember the time is that it was the time the British took possession of Long Island. We were stationed at North Kingston to pre- -vent the British from landing, as they had taken possession of Long Island. I will remember while laying there to guard the coast, there came a Boat in with a flag of truce, and wished an interview with our Capt. He being absent, our Lieut. Stephens, called on me as one of a file of men as a guard to the boat they had an interview together - And as they parted he told the British Officer say, we will pay you a visit before long. Lieut. Stephens replied, we are ready for you, not long after this they did pay us a visit and landed in the night, the next day we attacked them and drove them off.
In the Spring of 1777 in April my 4 months having expired, I enlisted for one year as a minute man under Capt. George Babcock in Said State of Rhode Island. Can't now bring to my mind my Co. name were stationed at Newtown in Rhode Island to guard the Village, at the time it was blockaded by the British where we lay some time on guard, and then moved to a place Dinnet where we lay on guard a short time. Then moved about five miles to a place called Bear Neck. When my time of enlistment

under Capt. Babcock expired in the Spring of 1778. I Having served one year faithfully. We drew our rations from a prison by the name of Solomon Lemmencar.
Shortly after Major Thomas Clark wanted me for a waiter. I went with him and served one month.
In the summer of 1778 I think in July I again entered the service for one month under Capt. Jonathan Bates in the militia. Charles Dyer was my Colonel and General Sullivan had the command we were taken to Rhode Island in order to retake the Village of Newport from the British. at this time we had about Eight or Ten thousand men. but we failed in our attempt. I think Genl. Green was there at this time. Shortly after this I went to Cambridge in Washington County and State of New York. Where I was draughted for one month and served under Capt. French in Major Upson's Regt. at which time I went to Palmettown in Saratoga County. this was my last service. All of the aforesaid service I faith- fully performed. and for which I never received any compensation except one pair of shoes in my last term of one month under Captain French. and that he has no documentary evidence. and that he knows of no person whose testimony he can procure who can testify to his service - than in his application in 1832 — He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a Pension or annuity except the present. and that his name is not on the pension Roll of the agency of any State.
And further I authorize Andrew Tillet my lawful Agent for obtaining my Pension.
Isaac Fowler
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion that the above named applicant was,

a Revolutionary Soldier and served as he states
I Edward Dodd Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of the County of Washington do Certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Isaac Fowler for a Pension
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 9 th day of December in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty one -
Edward Dodd Clerk

Dec 27. 1841 NEW BEDFORD DEC 27
Grace Fowler
FREE
J. L. Edwards Esq n — Com te of Pensions Washington City

Lansingburgh Dec r 26 th 1841
Sir In answer of yours of the 15 th of October last in the case of Isaac Fowler of Washington County, applying for a Pension. I enclose you his supplemental affidavit as required in yours
I am Yours
Respectfully
Andrew Follen Esq r
J. L. Edwards Com te of Pension

Payment to be made at Albany N.Y. by S. W. Alcott Esq. Agent for paying Pension- ers, in the Agency of Albany N.Y.
Recorded in the Pension Office, in Book C D Vol. II Page 23 by W. A. A. Adams Clerk.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
REVOLUTIONARY CLAIM.
I certify that in conformity with the law of the United States, of the 7th June, 1832, Sage Fowler of the state of New York who was a Private in the war of the Revolutions is entitled to receive Twenty dollars and  cents per annum, during his natural life, commencing on the 4th of March, 1831, and payable semi-annually, on the 4th of March and 4th of September, in every year.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this 18 th day of February one thousand eight hundred and thirty  fortytwo
John C. Spencer Secretary of War.
Examined and Countersigned. }
J L Edwards Commissioner of Pensions.

Sir                      Lansingburgh Janu 12 th 1842
I received yours of Decem r the 31 st 1841 in the Case of Isaac Fowler in which you state the 12 Month Service under Captain Babcock as a Minute Man, would appear from the length to have been Guard Duty, which is not provided for by the act of June 7 th 1832. Since which time I have had an interview with Mr. Fowler, and he says the Minute Man did enlist for one year and was subject to the same Military discipline as the Militia.
If he cannot be allowed for his year Service he accept of the Six Months and reserve his year Service as a Minute Man for further Consideration hereafter, you say nothing about the One Month under Major Thomas, whether allowed or not.
N. B. If he is not entitled to the Year Service under the Act of the 7 th of June 1832, Please to let me know what, all he is entitled under
I am Yours Respectfully
J. L. Edwards. Com r of Pensions
Andrew Follen Esq.

State of New York
Washington County
On this Ninth day of August Eighteen Hundred and forty two
personally appeared before the undersigned Justice of the Peace of the town of Argyle in the county aforesaid George Fowler of the town of Salem in the
county aforesaid. Who being duly sworn, according to Law Testifies and says That he is well acquainted with Isaac Fowler of the Town of White Creek in the county aforesaid, applying for a pension for his services in the Revolutionary War. And that I well knew of said Isaac being in the Service at different times
I further testify that said Isaac belonged to a company of Minute Men under Captain George W. Babcock of Rhode Island, and that in the Spring of 1777 I think in March they were called upon for duty and they marched to New town in said State of Rhode Island, where they were stationed at the time the British Blockaded the place, that said company lay there some time. That they then marched to Greenwich where they staid but a short time. When they marched to Barn Neck where they lay until they returned home having been absent 12 Months, and all the time in actual duty as any Troops possibly could be, and drew their rations like all other Troops in actual service, and suffered much and many hardships while gone. This deponent testifies that he had a chance of knowing all their movements being in the same place - and in the service.
Subscribed and sworn before me
this 9 th day of August 1842
Witness my hand and seal Justice of the Peace
George Fowler
I certify that I am well acquainted with the above named deponent George Fowler and that he is a person of truth and veracity
Witness my hand and seal Justice of the Peace

State of New York County of Washington ss I Edward Dodd clerk of the said county hereby certify that Henry Shiphead Esquire is a justice of the peace as within and that the within signature purporting to be his is genuine. Given under my hand and the seal of the said county this 9 th day August 1842. Edward Dodd Clerk

Aug 15 1842
Ms.
Isaac Fowler
FREE
J. L. Edwards Com te of Pensions Washington City

Aug 18 1842
M rs .
Isaac Fowler
FREE
J. L. Edwards Com te of Pensions Washington City

Lansingburgh August 15 th 1842
Sir
In the case of Isaac Fowler, I enclose you additional evidence for the purpose of establishing the services of 12 months, which was not allowed, on the account of actual duty.
I am Yours
Respectfully
Andrew Follen Esqr
J. L. Edward Esqr Com te of Pensions.

No Value
June 28/85.
Rev. Isaac Tinker
H. L. Edwards Comr. of Pensions Washington City
FREE
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No Value
June 28th 1895.
Re can Isaac Taylor
J. L. Edwards Com'n of Pension Washington City
REC

Lansingburgh Jan 25 th 1845
Sir
In yours of the 18 th of August 1842 You State that the service of 12 months of Isaac Fowler under Capt. Babcock as shown to by George Fowler was with a view to establish a continuous service of that time - Mr Isaac Fowler did not intend to be understood in his application that he was in the actual duty service all of the year, but supposed he was entitled, being always in readiness during the year, his actual service in four calls being but 4 months. His Pension allowed was for 6 months, And Alks to allowed for 4 months addition under Captain Babcock - his statement of the minute service will be perceived by his declaration is very minute as to place and what took place
J. L. Edwards, Com n of Pensions
I am Yours Respectfully
Andrew Follen

No Value (power Atty)
Isaac Fowler
NY D 32
By Thos Lumpkin Dec - 2 nd - 1857

Know All Men by these Presents that I Isaac Fowler of the County of Washington and State of New York. Do hereby Constitute and Appoint Thomas Sampkins of the City of Washington my true and lawfull Attorney for me and in my name to examine my Pension Papers in the Pension Department at the City of Washington Witness my hand and Seal this 30 Day of September 1851
In Presence of Leon Wells
Isaac Fowler his mark
State of New York County of Washington ss. Be it known that on the 30 Day of Sept. 1851 Before me the under named Justice of the County Aforesaid Personally Appeared Isaac Fowler Above Named and Acknowledged the foregoing Power of Attorney to be his Act and Deed In Testimony whereof I have hereunto Set my hand the Day and Year last Above Written
Leon Wells Justice of the peace
State of New-York, WASHINGTON COUNTY.
ss. I, Henry Shiphard Leonard Wells Clerk of said County, Esquire, whose name is subscribed to the certificate of acknowledgment of the annexed instrument in writing was on the day of the date of the said certificate, a Justice of the Peace, in and for said County, duly elected and sworn and qualified by law to take the proof and acknowledgment of deeds, &c., and that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of the said Justice, and verily believe the signature to said certificate to be genuine. And that the annexed instrument is executed and acknowledged according to the laws of this State.
IN TESTIMONY whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of said County, this 2 nd day of October - in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty-one
H. Shiphard Wells

Dec. 3 d 1857
Rel: to case of Isaac Fowler
Mr. Gumpkin Present
Dec 3-57

Washington D.C. Dec. 5. No. 1837.
Sir, Having authority to examine the papers in the case of Isaac Howler, New-Bark, Act 7th June, 1832, allowed for 6 months at $20 per Annum. I now respectfully call the attention of the Dept. to the service set forth by the claimant in his declaration for one year as a minute man in the company of Capt Babcock, which was refused then on account of it not being considered a recognized or Military service but only as Guard Duty. see letter of J. L. Edwards then Comdr. to Andrew Stollak dated 31st December, 1841. This service is fully proven by two witnesses, themselves cognizant to Isaac Howler's service as such.
I have the honor to be, Sir, Very resp'y, Your obed Servt, J. L. Quimby.
Hon. J. E. Heath, Commr. of Pensions.

37. Washington D.C., Dec. 28 o , 1852,
Tho Lumpkin
appeals from decision of Com of Pen's in the non- -allowance of Lucas m o ; service claimed by Isaac Fowler
Niles
Dec. 29/52
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Respy reference to the Comm. of Pensions for report.
G.C.W.
Obtng Int. 2 Dec 28/52. 3
Pension
Rec d Dec 28. 1852

Washington D.C. Dec. 23 rd 1832
Sir,
I have the honor to appeal from the decision of the Commissioner of Pensions in the non allowance of Twelve Months service claimed by Isaac Fowler , a recipient of a pension of $200 per annum performed by him as is set forth in his declaration and proven by the testimony of three witnesses themselves cognizant of the performance of said service by the said Fowler, rendered in Capt Geo. W. Babcock company of Coast Guard.
I have the honor to be Sir, very respectfully, H. A. W. Stuart Secy of the Dept of the Interior

50/
No
197
HEath commr. of Pensions.
February 4 th 1853.
Report in the case of Isaac Fowler, underact June 7 th 1832.
Mr. Lumpkin's letter returned.
Papers from 1 to 3 enclosed.
Dec 23 1853.
Rec d Feb. 9. 1853.

Pension Office,
February 11 th 1853.
Sir:
I herewith submit the papers numbered from 1 to 3 inclusive, in the case of Isaac Fowler, at present a pensioner on the New York (Albany) Roll, under the Act of June 7 th 1832, at the rate of $20 per annum, for six months' service in Col. Dyer's regiment, Rhode Island troops, in which, Thomas Lumpkin, Esq., has appealed, on the ground that he is also entitled for service in Captain George W. Babcock's company of Coast Guards. The reasons for the rejection of that service have been stated to Mr. Lumpkin and other agents; and, as no testimony whatever has been filed to rebut them, or, indeed, testimony of any character, since August, 1842, I regard the consideration of the claim for increase as barred by your decision of March 11 th 1852.
In ordinary cases, the mere opinion of an agent would not authorize the re-opening of a case so long adjudicated as that of Thomas Fowler.
I have the honor to be,
Hon. A. H. H. Stuart, } Very respectfully,
Secy of the Interior. }
Your Obl. Servt,
✓
H. K. CATH, Commissioner.

J.W.F.
Department of the Interior Washington June 10 th 1853
Sir
Upon an examination of your report on the appeal of Isaac Fowler, for increase of Pension under the act of June 7 th 1832, I have affirmed your decision in the case, and herewith return the papers to your office.
I am Sir, very respectfully
Your Obt. Servt.
B. Noble
Secretary
Hon. J. P. Waldo Commissioner of Pensions.

Additional Evidence Comptroller's Certificate Isaac Fowler D.P. 72.178

State of New-York, COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE.
Albany, April 23 rd 1856.
I Hereby Certify , That on searching the Records in this office for the Registry of Certificates issued in pursuance of a law, passed April 27, 1784, entitled "An Act for the settlement of the pay of Levies and Militia for their services in the late war, and for other purposes therein mentioned," I find the following, viz:.
   NAMES. No. OF BOOK. NO. OF CERTIFICATE. DATE. £ S. D. RANK AND NAME OF COMPANY OFFICER. RANK AND NAME OF FIELD OFFICER.   £ S. D.     Isaac Fowler X Lieut. 1 2990 1782 ap t 11. 3 10 2½ In command Col. Johan o Johnson.   Isaac Fowler Private 5 24595 1779 Aug 15. - 5 6 Capt Joseph Wells Col. Lewis Van Woert   Isaac Fowler do 5 24679 1779 " 9 1 1 9 " George Gilmore " ditto   ~ ~ ~ ~  
I have examined the Rolls for the items above set forth, } £4:17:5½ and find them to be correct.
arv Lee Clerk.
Philip Schuyler Comptroller.

East Salem Washington Co New York April 30th 1855.
L. P. Waldo Esq, Commissioner Of Pensions
Washington D. C.
Dear Sir Enclosed I send you Applications for Bounty Land, as follows Viz. Isaac Fowler , Adonijah Mayhew , Nathaneel Covill , and Simeon Blowers , all of which I wish you to notify me of their reception —
On the 12th day of April last past, I sent you By Mail, 105 Applications, all named in the list, of which I have not at the date received any account from the Department, (is it possible they have not arrived) I wish to hear from them if safe &c
Very Respectfully
E. W. Clapp

East Salem Washington Co New York Nov. 14 th 1856.
Hon. Geo. B. Whiting,
Comm. Pensions,
Washington D.C.
Dear Sir I wish to inquire of the situation of the case of her App n for Bounty land and Pension, Eliz Jane Fowler. Widow of Isaac Fowler, dec d who was a Soldier of the Revy Army. Said Fowler made app n for By Land Apr 16 th 1855. I rec d Receipt for same No 116114. from Dept. Jany 15 th 1856 his case was suspended for Proof of service. and in Apr l following he died. And his widow Jane Fowler made App n for Bounty land and Pension. Since which time I have not rec d . any intelligence of the case.
Please inform me of the situation of it.
P.S. The Pension Voucher of Isaac Fowler was surrendered to Dept. with Susan's App n for Pension & Bounty land
Very Respectfully

East Salem Washington Co. New York Jan'y 31 st 1857.
Hon Geo. C. Whiting
Comm Pension,
Washington D.C.
Dear Sir I herewith forward the additional Testimony in Case of Susan Fowler wid of Isaac Fowler Dec d No 116,114 for Pension and Bounty Land. She being unable to attend Court from Bodily Infirmary, I was under the necessity of taking a Justice to her place of residence & also witness; It will appear that she requests this the papers sent to be taken in connection with her former Application & It appears to me that nothing further in the way of substantiating her Claims is needed
Yours Respectfully
E. M. Bliss

Additional Testimony For Susan Fowler Widow of Isaac Fowler D.R. No. 116.11.4

State of New York County of Washington ss;
On this 26 th day of January A.D. 1857 before me Personally came Susan Fowler, to me well known, who being by me duly sworn according to law, says she is the identical Susan Fowler, widow of Isaac Fowler deceased who was a soldier in the Revolutionary War, and that her said Husband did make Application for Bounty Land, under act of 3 rd March 1855, and that her said Husband died before the issue of warrant, and that her said Husband was a Pensioner under the laws of the United States, and that she, the said Susan Fowler, subsequently to the death of her said Husband, did through her Agent E. W. Clapp surrender the said Certificate of Pension, and at the same time make Application for Bounty Land, for her said Husband's service and also for a Pension to issue in her name, in place of the one surrendered.
She further says that there is no Public Record in her knowledge, of her Marriage to the said Isaac Fowler nor any person living who saw them married, and must rely on other testimony to prove the facts in the case. She says that from bodily infirmity she is not able to attend Court to make her Affidavit in regard to her Application, and wishes this to be taken in connection with her Application made and dated 2 nd April 56
Sworn to and subscribed this 26 th day of January 1857.
her Susan X Fowler Mark
before me Herman K. Sharpe Justice of the Peace

State of New York } ss; County of Washington } ss;
On this 26 th day of January A.D. 1857 before me Personally came Christopher Chase & Hiram W. Lee both to me well known, who being me duly sworn According to law, say that they are personally and well acquainted with Susan Fowler, widow of Isaac Fowler, deceased, that they both attended assisted in laying out the corps of the said Fowler and attended his funeral that the said Isaac Fowler died at White Creek Washington Co. -N.Y. On the 16 th day of April 1856. They further say that the said Isaac Fowler and Susan his Widow lived for more than Ten years together as Husband and Wife and have no doubt that they were lawfully married, nor have they heard any doubts expressed by any one, and the witness, Chase, says, he has known of their having lived together for more than thirty years, as husband and wife And they both say that they know that she has not intermarried since the death of her said Husband, and that she is now at the date hereof, a Widow. And present before them,
Christopher Chase
Sworn to and subscribed to, Hiram W. Lee
STATE OF NEW-YORK, WASHINGTON COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE. } ss.
I, N. B. MILLIMAN, Clerk of said County, do hereby certify that Herman A. Sharpe whose name is subscribed to the
aff ix in writing hereto annexed, was, at the time of signing the same, a Justice of the
Peace
in and for the County aforesaid, duly elected and qualified by law to act as such
and that his signature subscribed thereto is genuine.
WITNESS my hand and official Seal, this 28 th day of Jan'y 1857
Geo B. Smith Clerk.

State of New York } ss; County of Washington } ss;
On this 26 th day of January A.D. 1857 before me Personally came Christopher Chase & Hiram Lee both to me well known, who being me duly sworn According to law, say that they are personally and well acquainted with Susan Fowler, widow of Isaac Fowler, deceased, that they both attended assisted in laying out the corps of the said Fowler and attended his funeral that the said Isaac Fowler died at White Creek Washington Co. N.Y. on the 16 th day of April 1856. They further say that the said Isaac Fowler and Susan his widow lived for more than Ten years together as Husband and wife and have no doubt that they were lawfully married, nor have they heard any doubts expressed by any one, and the witness Chase says he has known of their having lived together for more than thirty years, as husband and wife and they both say that they know that she has not intermarried since the death of her said Husband, and that she is now at the date hereof, a Widow. And present before them,
Christopher Chase
Sworn to and subscribed } Hiram W. Lee,
this 26 th day of January 1857.
before me And I certify that the witnesses are both respectable, and worthy of belief,
Herman K. Sharpe
Justice of the Peace